Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19.07.2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Vinnly ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website www.vinnly.net ("Website") and Services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in accordance with:

  • • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • • Data Protection Act 2018

2. Data Controller

2.1. The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

VINNLY LTD

Trading as Vinnly

Registered in England and Wales

Company Number: 17312716

Registered Address: 2 Learoyd House, Thurlby Crescent, Lincoln, LN2 2HY, United Kingdom

Email: contact@vinnly.net

2.2. We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

ICO Registration Number: ZC188245

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to provide our Services.

3.1 Information You Provide

  • • Email address
  • • Account login details (if you register)

3.2 Transaction Data

  • • Purchase details
  • • Report history (if account is created)

3.3 Vehicle Data

  • • Vehicle Registration Number (VRN)
  • • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  • • Generated report information

We do not intentionally collect personal data about vehicle owners (e.g. names or addresses).

3.4 Technical Data

We may collect:

  • • IP address
  • • Browser type
  • • Device information
  • • Usage data

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

PurposeLegal Basis
Provide vehicle reportsContract
Process paymentsContract
Manage user accountsContract
Prevent fraudLegitimate interests
Improve websiteLegitimate interests
Comply with lawLegal obligation

5. Payment Processing (Stripe)

5.1. All payments are processed by:

Stripe Payments Europe Ltd

5.2. By making a purchase, you acknowledge that:

  • • Your payment information is processed directly by Stripe
  • • Stripe acts as an independent data controller for payment data
  • • Your use of Stripe is subject to its own terms and privacy policy

5.3. We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.

6. Sharing Your Data

We only share data where necessary.

6.1 Service Providers

We may share data with:

  • • Hosting providers
  • • Email delivery services
  • • Technical support services

6.2 Data Providers

We share vehicle identifiers (VRN/VIN) with third-party data providers to generate reports.

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if required to:

  • • Comply with legal obligations
  • • Respond to law enforcement requests

7. International Transfers

Some providers (e.g. Stripe) may process data outside the UK.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used, such as:

  • • UK adequacy regulations
  • • Standard Contractual Clauses

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • • Accounts: until deletion
  • • Transaction records: for legal/accounting requirements
  • • Reports: stored only for 24 hours countdown from the generation time if linked to user account
  • • Guest purchases: retained only for delivery purposes

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures, including:

  • • Encryption (HTTPS)
  • • Secure hosting environments
  • • Access controls
  • • Password protection

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • • Access your personal data
  • • Correct inaccurate data
  • • Request deletion
  • • Restrict or object to processing
  • • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact: contact@vinnly.net

11. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • • Ensure Website functionality
  • • Analyse performance
  • • Improve user experience

You will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies.

For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on the Website.

14. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you may contact: contact@vinnly.net

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

https://ico.org.uk